Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
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somebody to love
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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Don't you want somebody to love?
Don't you need somebody to love?
Wouldn't you love somebody to love?
You gotta find somebody to love, love.
When the garden flowers, oh baby, are dead,
Don't you want somebody to love?
Don't you need somebody to love?
Wouldn't you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love.
Your eyes, I say your eyes, they look like years, yes,
But in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is.
Don't you want somebody to love?
Don't you need somebody to love?
Wouldn't you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love.
Tears are running all around, and down your dress,
And your friends, baby, they treat you like a guest.
Don't you want somebody to love?
Don't you need somebody to love?
Wouldn't you love somebody to love?
You better find somebody to love.
I'm not just talking about anybody,
I'm talking about somebody who died,
He died for you and me on the cruel cross of Calvary,
And he is that somebody...not only somebody,
He's that somebody to love.
The lyrics of Resurrection Band's song "Somebody To Love" deal with the difficulties of life, when we feel lost, lonely, and desperate for help. The song talks about the disappointment we might feel when we realize that what we once believed to be true is nothing but lies. The line "When the truth is found to be lies" highlights the sense of disillusionment and confusion that can come with such a realization. The lyrics go on to describe the feeling of despair that can take hold when we are struggling with our mental health and feel like our life is without purpose or hope.
The chorus offers a solution to these struggles: finding somebody to love. This love offers a way out of the darkness, an antidote to the pain we feel. The repetition of the phrase "Don't you want somebody to love?" expresses the sense of urgency that comes with these moments of crisis. The song suggests that we need to find love, and soon, as the alternative is too bleak to bear.
The final verse offers a unique perspective on this idea of finding somebody to love. Rather than referring to a romantic partner, the lyrics speak of finding somebody who died for us. The song alludes to Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for humanity's sins. This interpretation suggests that the love we need is not only human love but also the divine love of an almighty God.
Overall, the song explores the human condition of feeling lost, alone, and searching for love. Its lyrics offer a comforting message of hope and show how seeking love, and faith in a higher power, can lead to a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
When the truth is found to be lies, and all the joy within you dies...
When the lies you believed in turn out to be the truth, and everything that gave you happiness disappears, leaving you empty and dejected.
Don't you want somebody to love?
Do you not long for someone to love and care for?
Don't you need somebody to love?
Don't you require an emotional connection with someone to fill up the void in your life?
Wouldn't you love somebody to love?
Wouldn't you be delighted to have somebody who loves you back?
You gotta find somebody to love, love.
You must try to find love from anywhere, to make your life worthwhile.
When the garden flowers, oh baby, are dead,
When the beauty in your life fades away, leaving you feeling hollow,
Yes, and your mind, your mind is so full of dread.
And your thoughts are filled with fear and despair,
Your eyes, I say your eyes, they look like years, yes,
Your eyes reflect the agony that has haunted you for years,
But in your head, baby, I'm afraid you don't know where it is.
But deep down, you are lost and unsure of what you want,
Tears are running all around, and down your dress,
You are shedding tears uncontrollably, and your attire is soaking wet,
And your friends, baby, they treat you like a guest.
Your friends do not treat you like they used to, but with indifference and apathy,
I'm not just talking about anybody,
I am not referring to just anyone,
I'm talking about somebody who died,
But someone who has passed away,
He died for you and me on the cruel cross of Calvary,
Someone who died to save us and our sins, on the cross of Calvary,
And he is that somebody...not only somebody,
And that individual is the one, the only, someone special,
He's that somebody to love.
Who is the source of unconditional love and salvation, Jesus Christ.
Contributed by Dylan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John McGowan
on Hotfootin'
A couple of lyrics changes:
"Banana-boat Buick blaring in stereo can't drown out what he is saying."
"Brothers and sisters he tells them..."
Bruce M. Axtens
on Benny & Sue
"ignored the one inside" or "ignored the warning sign"?